Ann Arbor news roundup: March 12
AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.
Joy Gaines, left, and Delphia Simpson examine some of the donated apparel at Thursday's Suits 4 Success drop-off.>
Ronald Ahrens | For AnnArbor.com
Top headlines on our site: • Masco Cabinetry moving corporate HQ, 350 jobs to ex-Flint Ink building in Ann Arbor Township • UPDATED: Statewide MEAP scores show overall gains • Ann Arbor school district fund balance shrinking; this year's budget deficit estimated at $8M • Mom: 6-year-old left alone on Ypsilanti school bus after falling asleep
Other news by section:
• Case against convicted sex offender Matthew Freeman dismissed • Holland Sentinel: Saline man meets rescuers who saved his life after crash • DIY Network's 'Garage Mahal' gives Car and Driver magazine a hand • Washtenaw County Bar members launch program to dress parolees for interviews • University of Michigan redesigning Web site for job openings •  Liberty Road in Scio Township closed due to flooding • Funeral procession for slain Jackson officer to come through Washtenaw County • One teenager charged in pop bottle bomb incident, Pittsfield Township police say • Dr. Gregory Dalack to chair Department of Psychiatry at U-M Medical School
Business Review: • DEVELOPING: Masco Cabinetry moving corporate HQ, 350 jobs to ex-Flint Ink building in Ann Arbor Township • University of Michigan redesigning Web site for job openings • Wireless Washtenaw in doubt: Federal funding rejected, 20/20 Communications exits deal • U.S. report confirms Detroit Metro safety lapses; JPMorgan, Citigroup Helped Cause Lehman Collapse, Report Says • Ann Arbor area housing market shows continued improvement in February • Investor buys Ann Arbor Country Club's mortgage after bank-ordered sale
• UPDATED: Evan Turner crushes Michigan's heart, hits a last-second 3-pointer to beat the Wolverines • OPINION: Michigan basketball team finds some answers, but it's too little too late • Lights go out on Chelsea hockey team's tournament run • NOTEBOOK: Postseason seems like a no-go for Michigan basketball team • EMUEagles.com: Eastern athletic director Derrick Gragg notes 'regrettable' language in Eagles loss to Akron • Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez: 'Better times are coming' • Donovan Warren borrows shoes, takes part in Michigan's pro day • TODAY'S COLLEGE SPORTS LINKS: Michigan basketball brings confidence into Ohio State matchup • TODAY'S PRO SPORTS LINKS: Henrik Zetterberg leads Red Wings to win; Brandon Inge ready to play • Track Chelsea's hockey semifinal game on an MLive.com live blog • Huron has double trouble with Schmitt twins, loses Class A regional final to Canton • Manchester's postseason run ends with Class C regional final loss • OPINION: A relaxed Manny Harris shrugs off ugly end to regular season, leads Michigan basketball team • Next for the Michigan basketball team in the Big Ten tournament - top-seeded Ohio State • VIDEO: Michigan guard Manny Harris on how the Wolverines held off Iowa's run • VIDEO: Michigan guard Stu Douglass breaks down the Wolverines' win • VIDEO: Fans act as human bowling balls during halftime of Michigan-Iowa • GRADES: Michigan basketball team plays well, earns good marks against Iowa • NOTEBOOK: New hair styles put Michigan basketball team a cut above Iowa • UPDATED: Michigan basketball team beats Iowa in first round of Big Ten tournament, 59-52 • Associated Press: Akron outlasts Eastern Michigan basketball team in double overtime, 97-89
Entertainment: • Metro Times: "Green Zone" falls well short of its potential • Metro Times: "She's Out of My League" stays in the minors • Metro Times: "Remember Me" showcases a forgettable Robert Pattinson • Metro Times: "Ghost Writer" displays mastery of Roman Polanski • Associated Press: Stooges, Iggy Pop ready for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — finally • Family-friendly events for the weekend of March 12-14 • DAILY ENTERTAINMENT LINKS: Film Festival trailer; Sassy Gay Friend; Lady Gaga and Beyonce; and more • U-M's MUSKET presents "Man of La Mancha" • Ann Arbor Civic Theatre hits the spot with "The Hound of the Baskervilles" • Ray Davies charms in back-to-basics performance at the Michigan Theater
• Peggy Lampman's Friday dinnerFeed: Venison stroganoff • Get Outside and Celebrate! • Goodbye Rita - thoughts on letting go • Ann Arbor's mood reflected in street lamps in March • WITH VIDEO: Pondcast 9: Spring has sprung and wild owls are mating • A POET'S WRITE: Blizzard • Celebrate Pi Day on Sunday • Making maple memories: a Do-it-yourself maple syrup adventure
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News about Ann Arbor from elsewhere: • Detroit News: Plan would cut Michigan university funding • Michigan Daily: Royster Harper, Mary Sue Coleman stopped for speeding • Ann Arbor Chronicle: Greenbelt supports Ann Arbor Township deals • Chelsea Update: SRSLY students look for Chelsea photos • Ypsilanti Citizen: Growing Hope Seed Starting Squad helps community, teaches skills • Ann Arbor Chronicle: Artist selected for West Park art project